Nick Cassenbaum
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Nick Cassenbaum’s two-hander comedy heist, directed by Emma Jude Harris, romps through 2019 Jewish Essex. Through madcap comedy and biting satire, this explosive tale blows the roof off what it means to be Jewish in the UK.
Twins Dan and Lauren meet ex-gangster Malcolm Spivak at their grandfather's funeral. Malcolm, who's 'had enough', enlists the siblings in a ragtag Yiddishe plot to kidnap then-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
REVENGE: After the Levoyah examines antisemitism in the diaspora, the dangers of collective hysteria, and how far one nonagenarian can throw a jar of chraine from a moving vehicle.
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Winner of Scotsman Fringe First 2024
Next on,
8th to 25th January 2025 at the Yard Theatre. Tickets here
Team
Nick Cassenbaum: Writer
Emma Jude Harris: Director and Dramaturg
Becky Plotnek: Producer
Gemma Barnett : Performer
Dylan Corbett-Bader : Performer
Alys Whitehead : Set and Costume Design
Amy Daniels; Lighting Design Consultant
Adam Lenson; Sound Design
Josh Middleton: Music Supervisor
Graham Self: Technical Stage Manager and Associate Lighting Designer
Robin Hellier : Fight Director
Reviews
A hidden gem of astute comedy
Fest Magazine ★★★★
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Revenge: After the Levoyah is a brilliantly perceptive but brutally unforgiving show that dares to tackle pitch-black subjects with fiery humour.
The Arts Desk ★★★★★
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An astounding new piece of theatre
Jewish Renaissance ★★★★★
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Wickedly irreverent when it needs to be and raw and deeply impactful when necessary
Theatre Weekly ★★★★★
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Perfectly crafted, polished performances, and tightly written, REVENGE: After the Levoyah is a sensational success
Corr Blimey ★★★★★
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Edinburgh Reporter ★★★★★
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A frenzied Hilarious Treat for the imagination
The Scotsman ★★★★
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Like a two person Guy Ritchie film
The Stage ★★★★
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Sexy, Funny, Radical, Smart
Total Theatre
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Revenge: After the Levoyah ingeniously satirises the intergenerational fear held by Jewish people under the threat of antisemitism, and the sense of having to take matters into your own hands. Deftly navigating the confusion propagated by the media, its farcical nature makes for an absurdly funny watch. The List ★★★★
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A brilliant fast paced romp through the absurdities of politics where the satire cuts deep, tackling the complex discourse around antisemitism. A whirlwind of relentless pace and physical comedy, with Dylan Corbett-Bader and Gemma Barnett delivering tour de force performances.
Fringe Review- Highly Recommended Show